Sustainable Beauty: Practical advice and projects for an eco-conscious beauty routine (3) (Sustainable Living Series)

I bought this book as a Christmas gift but ended up reading much of it before it got anywhere near the wrapping paper. It is a well researched, well written and beautifully presented book and strikes the perfect balance between information and inspiration - prepared to look at the gritty undesirable aspects of the beauty industry as well as offering practicable steps and guidance to make meaningful change. The recipes are simple and straight forward with a fresh twist. There are also tips, tricks and hacks which make this book even more immersive. It’s brilliant and I can’t recommend it enough!

What an exquisite, delightfully illustrated well-researched book. As someone who did not know much on this topic previously but wanted to learn , everything was clearly explained and easy on the eye. I was surprised to learn how brands can dupe us into thinking they are what they say they are not & I will be much more careful and aware of my beauty choices going forward.An excellent motivator to a better you. 5*

This book by Justine Jenkins focuses on how to be more sustainable when it comes to beauty products. It goes without saying that we need to be more conscious about what and how we consume. This is an excellent book if you are interested in sustainable beauty and what to look out for when you are thinking of buying a beauty product. I really like the fact that the author has included some ideas on how to repurpose packaging, especially bits that cannot be recycled.Now for my favourite part of the book - the beauty recipes. There are a variety of recipes, from face mask to lip balm. For most, you need to buy specific ingredients, but the oat face mask was really easy, requiring only 2 ingredients and my skin felt very soft afterwards. I didn't quite agree with the vodka hand sanitiser as there is no way of confirming that the alcohol content is adequately high to kill most bacteria and viruses. For that, this book gets 4 stars instead of 5!

I loved this book, it was so informative and useful. An essential read - the recipes are so easy and can be adapted into your everyday beauty routine. Definitely 5* - buy it now!

Justine was the original trailblazer campaigning for animal rights and sustainable products way back ahead of her time. Amazing book with amazing recipes. Beautiful images and valuable info. Thankyou for all you have done for animals & the industry Justine. Amazing gift.

I have recently been attempting to do better as a consumer/be more environmentally conscious when it comes to the everyday products I use, and Justine has delivered a beautifully written book that encompasses everything you would need to know, whether you are just starting out or have been doing this for years. Not only has she included key terms and phrases to look out for when buying products, she has taken the time to explain why they are important. In reading this book, I have learned so much more than I thought I already knew and it has helped me to better understand subtle differences in determining if something is cruelty free or vegan. The recipes included are AMAZING!! I can’t wait to try the hair mask. We can all do our part to be kinder to this Earth, and Justine has done a remarkable job in creating something that shows just how easy that is to accomplish!

The cover came slightly damaged & scuffed which sucked since I bought it new. The pages are okay though so I’m pleased w that.